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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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