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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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