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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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