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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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