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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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