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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the 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 reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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