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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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