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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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