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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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