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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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