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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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