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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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