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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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