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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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