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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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