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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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