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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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