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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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