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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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