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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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