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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high 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 widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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