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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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