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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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