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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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