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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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