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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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