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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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