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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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