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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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