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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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