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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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