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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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