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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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