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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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