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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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