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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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