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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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