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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the 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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