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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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