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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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