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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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