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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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