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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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