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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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