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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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