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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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