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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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