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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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