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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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