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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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