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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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