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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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