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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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