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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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