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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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