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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. 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. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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