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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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