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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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