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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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