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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)