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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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