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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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