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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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