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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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