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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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