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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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