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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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