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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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