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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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