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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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