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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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