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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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