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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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