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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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