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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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