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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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