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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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