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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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