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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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