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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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