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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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