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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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