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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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