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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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