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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the 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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