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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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