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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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