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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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