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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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