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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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