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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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