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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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