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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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