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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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