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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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