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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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