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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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