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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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