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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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