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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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