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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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