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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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