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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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