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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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