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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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