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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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