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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the 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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