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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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