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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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