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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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