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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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