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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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