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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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