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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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