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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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