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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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