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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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