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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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