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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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