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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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