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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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