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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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