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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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