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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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