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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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