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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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