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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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