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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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