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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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