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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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