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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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