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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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