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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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