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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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