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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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