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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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