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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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