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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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