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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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