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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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