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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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