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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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