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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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