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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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