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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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