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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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