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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers 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 teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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