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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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