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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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