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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important 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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