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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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