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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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