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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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