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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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