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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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