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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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