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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the 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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