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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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