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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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