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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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