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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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