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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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