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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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