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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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