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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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