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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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