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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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