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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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