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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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