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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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