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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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