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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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