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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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