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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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