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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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