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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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