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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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