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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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