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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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