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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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