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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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