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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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