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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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