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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major 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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