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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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