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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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