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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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