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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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