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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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