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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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