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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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