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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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