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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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