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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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