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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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