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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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