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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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