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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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