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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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