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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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