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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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