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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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