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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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