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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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