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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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