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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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