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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring 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 deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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