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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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