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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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