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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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