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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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