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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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