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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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