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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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