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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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