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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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