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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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