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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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