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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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