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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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