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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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