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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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