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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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