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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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