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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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