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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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