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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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