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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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