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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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