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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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