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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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