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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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