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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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