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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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