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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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