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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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