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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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