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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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