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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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