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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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