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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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