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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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