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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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