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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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