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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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