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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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