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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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