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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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