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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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