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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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