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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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