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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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