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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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