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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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