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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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