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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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