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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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