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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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