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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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