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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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