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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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