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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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