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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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