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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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