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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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