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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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