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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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