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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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