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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education