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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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