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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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