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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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