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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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