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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates 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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