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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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