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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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