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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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