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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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