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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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