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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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