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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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