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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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