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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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