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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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