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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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