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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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