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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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