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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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