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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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