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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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