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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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