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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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