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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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