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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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