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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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