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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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