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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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