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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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