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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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