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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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