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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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