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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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