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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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