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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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