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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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