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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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