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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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