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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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