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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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