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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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