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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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