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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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