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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about 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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