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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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