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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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