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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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