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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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