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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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