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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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