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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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