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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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