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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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