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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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