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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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