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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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