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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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