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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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