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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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