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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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