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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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