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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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