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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive 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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