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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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