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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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