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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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