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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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