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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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