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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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