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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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