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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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