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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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