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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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