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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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