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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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