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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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