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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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