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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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