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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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