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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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