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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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