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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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