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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important 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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