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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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