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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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