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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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