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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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