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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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