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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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