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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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