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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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