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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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