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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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