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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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