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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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