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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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