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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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