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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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