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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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