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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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