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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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