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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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