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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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