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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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