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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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