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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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