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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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