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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses 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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