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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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