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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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