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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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