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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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