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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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