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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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