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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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