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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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