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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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