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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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