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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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