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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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