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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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