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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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