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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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