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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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