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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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