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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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