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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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