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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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