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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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