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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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