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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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