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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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