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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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