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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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