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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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