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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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