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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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