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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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