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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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