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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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