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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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