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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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