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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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