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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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