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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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