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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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