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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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