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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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