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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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