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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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