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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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