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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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