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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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