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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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