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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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