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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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