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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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