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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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