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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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