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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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