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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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