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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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