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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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