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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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