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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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