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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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