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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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