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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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