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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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