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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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