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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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