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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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