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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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