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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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