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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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