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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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