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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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