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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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