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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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