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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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