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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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