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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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