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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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