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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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