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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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