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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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