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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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