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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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