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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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