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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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