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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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