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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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