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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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