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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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