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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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