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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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