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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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