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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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