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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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