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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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