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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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