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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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