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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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