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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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