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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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