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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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