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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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