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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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