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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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