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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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