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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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