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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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