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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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