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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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