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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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