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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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