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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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