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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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