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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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