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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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