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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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