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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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