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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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