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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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