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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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