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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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