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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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