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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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