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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)