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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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