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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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