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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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