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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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