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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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