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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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