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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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