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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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