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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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