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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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