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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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