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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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