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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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