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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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